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Tropical, Oceanic, Majestic Seabirds… Frigatebirds

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Frigatebirds are spectacular, majestic and impressive birds, three species of which breed in Australian territory. Of these, Christmas Island Frigatebirds are more or less restricted to Christmas Island, as their name su...

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X74: One of Coogee’s Finest

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This may be the best eatery that I have reviewed for The Beast. If you live in Coogee and have not eaten at X74, you need to go there immediately. What Tim Hughes and Nathan Hollowell have created here is much more than ...

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Chai Spiced Banana Bread

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Winter is the perfect time for baking. Give this deliciously moist banana bread recipe with a hint of chai spices a go next time the rain tries to ruin your weekend. It’s perfect fresh from the oven or toasted with a s...

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Video of the Week – Indy Filmmaking Masterclass

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This pretty long, but within it there is some of the Bondi Hipster’s best work, and I’m pretty sure anyone who has ever attempted to make a short film would agree. If you don’t like these guys, apologie...

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Richie Vaculik: Surfer, Fighter, Larrikin

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Where are you originally from? I was born here in Sydney. First generation Aussie. Mum’s a pom from Manchester and Dad’s Czech. He made his way out here in the late 1960s as a political refugee and him and Mu...

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Beechworth’s Best – A Wander Through Warner Vineyard

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The Warner Vineyard has made quite a name for itself. Fruit from the vineyard is sold to two highly regarded producers: Giaconda and Jamsheed. Giaconda is generally recognised as being in the highest echelon of Australia...

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Baked Eggs with Spinach and Labneh

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Baked eggs are such an easy, impressive brekky dish, with a banging combo of proteins, carbs and fats. This recipe is both gluten and sugar free, meaning the coeliacs and health freaks out there will love it. My top tip ...

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Sydney Songstress Set to Reach Glorious Heights

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Sydney-based singer-songwriter Montaigne is truly something to behold. With a new album, Glorious Heights, set to drop on August 5, and a national tour about to hit the road in September (with a Sydney show scheduled for...

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Pinniped’s Prime Property

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Who said absolute waterfront properties on Sydney Harbour were expensive? I know a quaint little dwelling, a studio, jutting out over the water, boasting sweeping, uninterrupted 180 degree views of Sydney Harbour, includ...

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The Difficulties of Being Bisexual

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Over the years I have encountered several clients who’ve told me they are bisexual. One of them had a dilemma. A woman in her late twenties, she had experienced several short-term relationships with women and men s...

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